Virginia § 46.2-920.1:1 - Portable changeable message signs; certain vehicles
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-920.1:1 — Portable changeable message signs; certain vehicles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-920.1:1. Portable changeable message signs; certain vehicles
Any vehicle authorized to be equipped with flashing, blinking, or alternating amber warning lights pursuant to subdivision A 1 or 2 of § 46.2-1025 may be equipped with a portable changeable message sign. Such portable changeable message sign may be used without prior authorization from the Department of Transportation, provided that (i) such use complies with all state and federal laws, regulations, and policies regarding the use and operation of portable changeable message signs; (ii) such sign is only activated when the vehicle is being used to perform the duties and functions that qualify such vehicle to be equipped with amber warning lights; and (iii) for those vehicles authorized to use such lights pursuant to subdivision A 1 of § 46.2-1025, such sign is only activated when the vehicle is stationary.
2025, c. 526.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-920.1:1
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-920.1:1 cover?
Section 46.2-920.1:1 ("Portable changeable message signs; certain vehicles") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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